Middle East
Syria is free of its dictator. The rebels’ biggest challenge now is learning how to govern
December 10, 2024
Syria is free of its dictator. The rebels’ biggest challenge now is learning how to govern
CNN — The sound of celebratory gunfire filled the streets of Damascus in the hours following the collapse of President…
US charges two former Syrian officials for allegedly torturing Americans and Syrian nationals
December 10, 2024
US charges two former Syrian officials for allegedly torturing Americans and Syrian nationals
CNN — Two former high-ranking Syrian intelligence officials have been charged with war crimes for allegedly torturing Americans and other…
CNN goes inside Syria’s ‘slaughterhouse’ prison as desperate families look for missing loved ones
December 10, 2024
CNN goes inside Syria’s ‘slaughterhouse’ prison as desperate families look for missing loved ones
Saydnaya, Syria CNN — As Syrians rejoiced across the country this week, many began the frantic search for missing loved…
Assad’s fall is huge blow for Putin, highlighting fragility of his own rule
December 9, 2024
Assad’s fall is huge blow for Putin, highlighting fragility of his own rule
CNN — The world now knows the colors of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s parachute: the Russian tricolor. Assad’s flight to…
After decades of brutal rule, Bashar al-Assad’s regime has been toppled. Here’s what you need to know
December 9, 2024
After decades of brutal rule, Bashar al-Assad’s regime has been toppled. Here’s what you need to know
CNN — The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s brutal dictatorship seemed a distant prospect two weeks ago. But Syria’s rebels completed a…
Military expert discusses future of the Arab region after the Assad regime falls
December 9, 2024
Military expert discusses future of the Arab region after the Assad regime falls
Rebel forces have brought an end to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year regime in the Levant, forcing him to flee…
In Pictures: Syrians ransack Assad’s palaces in Damascus
December 9, 2024
In Pictures: Syrians ransack Assad’s palaces in Damascus
Syrians ransacked Bashar al-Assad’s residences in Damascus after he fled to Russia, as videos showed rebels and civilians touring the…
Photos: Russia media shows first photo of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Russia
December 9, 2024
Photos: Russia media shows first photo of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Russia
The first photo of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his wife in Moscow has been shared across Russian media…
Syrian rebel leader’s victory speech holds a message for Iran – and for Trump and Israel too
December 9, 2024
Syrian rebel leader’s victory speech holds a message for Iran – and for Trump and Israel too
CNN — Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s road to Damascus has been long. He has talked openly about his change along the…
Middle East expert says Assad’s fall a “momentous moment” but there is concern for Syria’s minorities
December 8, 2024
Middle East expert says Assad’s fall a “momentous moment” but there is concern for Syria’s minorities
The Syrian rebels taking Damascus and toppling the country’s President Bashar al-Assad is a “momentous moment” for the Middle East,…